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AFPI: Jones Act Waiver Is an America First Solution
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Washington, D.C.—Jason Hayes, Director of Energy and Environment at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s announcement of a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act to keep American energy flowing freely and affordably: “This is an America First response to a chronic…
View EntryLetter to Commonwealth’s Attorney Descano
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Mr. Steve T. Descano Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 114 Fairfax, VA 22030 Dear Commonwealth’s Attorney Descano, We write with serious concern regarding recent reports about charging and plea decisions in Fairfax County that appear to reflect a troubling pattern of leniency toward repeat and violent…
View EntryLetter to District Attorney Clark
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Darcel D. Clark District Attorney, Bronx County 198 East 161st Street Bronx, New York 10451 Re: Soft-on-Crime Policies and the Latest Harm to Retail Workers and Owners Dear District Attorney Clark, We write in response to yet another disturbing attack on Bronx retail workers — this time at a Key…
View EntrySexual Abuse & Human Smuggling: Ensuring the Punishment Fits the Severity of the Crime
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Overview The United States Sentencing Commission (USSC) is responsible for establishing the federal sentencing guidelines that inform judges what the appropriate sentence should be for a defendant. A base offense level is assigned, which is a number based on the crimes the defendant was convicted of. The higher the number…
View EntryHow to Fix USSC’s Sentencing Guidelines for Career Offenders
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Overview Under 28 U.S.C. 994(h), Congress has directed the United States Sentencing Commission (USSC) to create federal sentencing guidelines that punish certain repeat offenders “at or near the maximum term authorized.” These are known as “career offenders.” Career offenders are those who have at least two previous convictions (state or…
View EntryThe Data Center Water Use Hoax
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Introduction Several major news outlets and lawmakers have claimed that artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure poses a threat to Americans’ water access. The New York Times, Bloomberg, and Forbes have each run politicized stories portraying AI data centers negatively because they “consume immense amounts of water.” Four Democratic senators and Senator…
View EntryAFPI Hispanic Leadership Coalition Urges Senate to Pass SAVE America Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) Hispanic Leadership Coalition sent a letter to the U.S. Senate this week, signed by fifteen of its members, urging the passage of the SAVE America Act. The coalition highlights overwhelming support from Hispanic voters for voter ID requirements, citing an approval rate of…
View EntryThe Awakening of Latin America
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Originally published by Voz Media Not long ago, if you had predicted that in 2026, Latin America would be drifting to the political right, most analysts would have laughed. I know I would have. Growing up in Bolivia, it often felt like the country—and much of the region—was trapped in…
View EntryArizona Is at It Again: The Next Step Advancing Education Freedom
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Washington, D.C.—Today, Erika Donalds, Chair of Education Opportunity at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), issued the following statement about Arizona’s potential to expand more pathways for families to support educational options offered in House Bill 4037, which would establish a refundable tax credit for filers that do not have…
View EntryZach Nunn on Rural Housing, Modular Homes, and Tax Relief for Families
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In this interview, Jill Homan talks with Congressman Zach Nunn about one of the biggest economic challenges for working families and rural America: housing. Nunn explains that rising home prices, higher rents, and a shortage of available homes have made it much harder for people to buy a house, especially…
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